THE VERGEWhistleblower, activist, and Senate candidate Chelsea Manning spoke extensively at SXSW about the dangers of unchecked data collection and misplaced trust in algorithms. “The algorithms that I worked on in Iraq have found their way into policing, and also into the way the corporate world works, whether it’s your credit report or advertising data,” said Manning, who was released from prison last May after former President Barack Obama commuted her 35-year sentence for leaking classified intellige6 days

TechCrunch Chelsea Manning, the former Army intelligence analyst and whistleblower who gave diplomatic and military documents to... Chelsea Manning, the former Army intelligence analyst and whistleblower who gave diplomatic and military documents to WikiLeaks, took the stage at SXSW this morning to talk about what life has been like for her post-prison, the current political landscape, and...6 days

THE VERGEWhistleblower Chelsea Manning was released from prison less than a year ago, after being arrested in 2010 for...Whistleblower Chelsea Manning was released from prison less than a year ago, after being arrested in 2010 for leaking military secrets. Since then, Manning has filed to run for the US Senate in Maryland, campaigning on a platform of prison...5 days

ABC NEWSAuthorities have confirmed the death in Kansas of the computer hacker who turned in Chelsea Manning in to law enforcement for giving thousands of...Authorities have confirmed the death in Kansas of the computer hacker who turned in Chelsea Manning in to law enforcement for giving thousands of documents to WikiLeaks3 days

TechCrunch Open source libraries provide a tremendously valuable resource... Open source libraries provide a tremendously valuable resource for developers, but in today’s rapid fire application development environment, it’s not always a simple matter to make sure you’re using secure code. Snyk, a software service startup wants to help developers...2 weeks

CNETOnce called the “homeless hacker,” Lamo was also known for hacking into Yahoo, The New York Times and Microsoft.Once called the “homeless hacker,” Lamo was also known for hacking into Yahoo, The New York Times and Microsoft.3 days

TechCrunch There are tons of services out there from Slack to Jira that are designed... There are tons of services out there from Slack to Jira that are designed to help developers communicate with one another about code issues, but there is a surprising dearth of tools that have been purpose-built to provide communication capabilities...2 weeks

TechCrunchDev Protocol is a new project that uses blockchain to...Dev Protocol is a new project that uses blockchain to give software developers a secure place to build their professional reputations. Created by Codementor, an online mentoring platform and on-demand marketplace for software developers, one of Dev Protocol’s goals is...5 days

THE VERGEHacker Adrian...Hacker Adrian Lamo has died at age 37, according to ZDNet and a Facebook post from his father. The circumstances of Lamo’s death are unknown, but a coroner in Sedgwick County, Kansas, reportedly confirmed the news. Lamo was known in...3 days

Windows CentralDatacolor's software isn't the best, but luckily it's easy to use your Spyder5 calibrator with the open-source DisplayCAL software instead. Here's how. The Spyder5 range of display calibrators are great...Datacolor's software isn't the best, but luckily it's easy to use your Spyder5 calibrator with the open-source DisplayCAL software instead. Here's how. The Spyder5 range of display calibrators are great little tools for fine-tuning monitors for a better visual experience,...6 days

TechCrunch As more computing moves to the edge, programmers are looking... As more computing moves to the edge, programmers are looking for ways to access computing power as close to their users as possible to reduce latency and increase performance. Today, Cloudflare announced Cloudflare Workers, a service that enables developers to...7 days

THE VERGEMicrosoft is planning to include more artificial intelligence capabilities inside...Microsoft is planning to include more artificial intelligence capabilities inside Windows 10 soon. The software giant is unveiling a new AI platform, Windows ML, for developers today, that will be available in the next major Windows 10 update available this...2 weeks

MacRumorsApple today seeded the fifth beta of an upcoming watchOS 4.3 update to developers, one week after seeding...Apple today seeded the fifth beta of an upcoming watchOS 4.3 update to developers, one week after seeding the fourth beta and a three weeks after releasing watchOS 4.2.3, a minor update focusing on bug fixes. Once the proper configuration...1 week

Windows CentralProject PICA PICA from SEED, Electronic Arts Microsoft helped kick off 2018's Game Developers Conference with a look at how developers can...Project PICA PICA from SEED, Electronic Arts Microsoft helped kick off 2018's Game Developers Conference with a look at how developers can use WindowsML and DirectX to make better – and better looking – games. As this year's Game Developers...6 hours

MacRumorsApple today seeded the sixth beta of an upcoming watchOS 4.3 update to developers, a few days after...Apple today seeded the sixth beta of an upcoming watchOS 4.3 update to developers, a few days after seeding the fifth beta and more than a month after releasing watchOS 4.2.3, a minor update focusing on bug fixes. Once the...3 days

TechCrunch Supernova, a startup operating out of Prague in the Czech... Supernova, a startup operating out of Prague in the Czech Republic, is on a mission to accelerate the app development workflow of mobile designers and developers. Read More7 days

MacRumorsApple today seeded the fifth beta of an upcoming macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 update...Apple today seeded the fifth beta of an upcoming macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 update to developers, one week after seeding the fourth beta and three weeks after the release of a macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 Supplemental Update to address a...1 week

TechCrunchFacebook’s Instant Games are now open to all developers, Facebook announced this week in advance of the Game Developers Conference. First launched in 2016, the platform lets developers build mobile-friendly games using HTML5 that...Facebook’s Instant Games are now open to all developers, Facebook announced this week in advance of the Game Developers Conference. First launched in 2016, the platform lets developers build mobile-friendly games using HTML5 that work on both Facebook and Messenger,...4 days

MacRumorsApple today seeded the fifth beta...Apple today seeded the fifth beta of an upcoming macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 update to developers, one week after seeding the fourth beta and three weeks after the release of a macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 Supplemental Update to address a...1 week

MacRumorsApple today seeded the...Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming watchOS 4.3 update to developers, two weeks after seeding the third beta and a little over two weeks after releasing watchOS 4.2.3, a minor update focusing on bug fixes. Once the...2 weeks

MacRumorsApple today seeded the sixth beta of an upcoming macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 update...Apple today seeded the sixth beta of an upcoming macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 update to developers, one week after seeding the fifth beta and one month after the release of a macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 Supplemental Update to address a...5 hours

THE VERGEAugmented reality startup Magic Leap is taking the first steps toward opening its platform to outside...Augmented reality startup Magic Leap is taking the first steps toward opening its platform to outside developers. The company just announced a preview of its software development kit and “creator portal,” which will offer resources for people who want to...9 hours

TechCrunch Microsoft today announced its AI Platform for Windows developers, a new set of tools that will soon help developers to bring the machine learning... Microsoft today announced its AI Platform for Windows developers, a new set of tools that will soon help developers to bring the machine learning models they trained in the cloud to their desktop apps. The AI platform in Windows 10,...2 weeks

THE VERGEAnalysis of Instagram’s Android application package (APK) shows the app has a hidden portrait camera mode buried within its code,...Analysis of Instagram’s Android application package (APK) shows the app has a hidden portrait camera mode buried within its code, reports TechCrunch. Peeling open the APK reveals a portrait shutter icon that looks like it would be incorporated into Instagram’s...2 weeks

TechCrunch One of the truisms of software business strategy is that services is bad business; heck, we’ve also said... One of the truisms of software business strategy is that services is bad business; heck, we’ve also said it. The reason, put bluntly, is that it’s a business with low margins and is not as scalable. So in the early...1 week

CNETInterrogating the software itself seems to show that the next version of Microsoft's key software will get a new seasonal reference.Interrogating the software itself seems to show that the next version of Microsoft's key software will get a new seasonal reference.2 weeks

TechCrunch IBM today announced PAIRS Geoscope, a new experimental cloud-based service that makes it easier for developers to work with large... IBM today announced PAIRS Geoscope, a new experimental cloud-based service that makes it easier for developers to work with large amounts of geospatial data from across a wide variety of sources. The service handles ingesting, integrating and managing the data...2 weeks

9to5MacVIDEOThe French government is taking both Apple and Google to...The French government is taking both Apple and Google to court, accusing the companies of ‘abusive trade practices’ in the way that they treat developers. Reporting on the case is light on detail, but France appears to have three objections...6 days

Windows CentralKeep it at 100%. Kicking off this sale is the company's 6700mAh portable power bank which is down to just $15.99 when you check out using...Keep it at 100%. Kicking off this sale is the company's 6700mAh portable power bank which is down to just $15.99 when you check out using the coupon code ANKERPC3 at Amazon. If you're more of a power user, or...1 week

9to5GoogleThe French government is taking both Google and Apple to...The French government is taking both Google and Apple to court, accusing the companies of ‘abusive trade practices’ in the way that they treat developers. Reporting on the case is light on detail, but France appears to have three objections...6 days

TechCrunchAfter maintaining a quiet presence for quite a while, Magic Leap is finally feeling a bit more chatty, at least...After maintaining a quiet presence for quite a while, Magic Leap is finally feeling a bit more chatty, at least when it comes to what they’re sharing with developers. As the Game Developers Conference kicks off in San Francisco this...9 hours

Instant Apps are Google’s latest play to woo game developers to its services